Senior Payroll Strategy & Projects Leader

Swim Recruiting; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Generous RRSP matching program

Employee share purchase program

Professional development support

Job summary

A well-established Canadian company is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a large payroll team of over 12 individuals. This role focuses on strategic leadership to modernize payroll processes across multiple provinces and states. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience and leadership capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $150,000, various perks, and a supportive work environment. Candidates can enjoy some remote flexibility after initial onboarding.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll or HR-related experience.
• At least 5 years in a formal people-management capacity.
• Experience with large, complex payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll team across Canada and the US.
• Drive modernization and automation in payroll processes.
• Manage post-acquisition payroll integration.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Change management

Process improvement

Automation expertise

Communication skills

Education

Professional payroll certification (PCP and/or PLP)

MBA or Leadership certificates

Tools

Ceridian

UKG

Workday

ADP

Job description

A well-established Canadian company is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a large payroll team of over 12 individuals. This role focuses on strategic leadership to modernize payroll processes across multiple provinces and states. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience and leadership capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $150,000, various perks, and a supportive work environment. Candidates can enjoy some remote flexibility after initial onboarding.